To reach Kashgar (Kashi), Xinjiang in this distance one would set out from Aleksandrov-Gaj bearing 108.4° or ESE and follow the great circles arc to approach Kashgar (Kashi), Xinjiang bearing 128.1&deg or SE .

Kashgar (Kashi), Xinjiang has a mid-latitude cool desert climate (BWk) whereas Aleksandrov-Gaj has a hot summer continental climate with no dry season (Dfa).

Kashgar (Kashi), Xinjiang is in or near the warm temperate desert biome whereas Aleksandrov-Gaj is in or near the cool temperate steppe biome.

The annual average temperature is 6.1 °C (11°F) warmer.

Average monthly temperatures vary by 3.2 °C (5.8°F) less in Kashgar (Kashi), Xinjiang. The continentality subtype is truly continental for both.

Total annual precipitation averages 250.5 mm (9.9 in) less which is equivalent to 250.5 l/m² (6.15 US gal/ft²) or 2,505,000 l/ha (267,801 US gal/ac) less. About 1/4 as much.

The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 10.7° higher in Kashgar (Kashi), Xinjiang than in Aleksandrov-Gaj.